Environmental Engineering Trainee Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania $67,658.00 - $80,646.00 Annually dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan United States, Pennsylvania, Wilkes-Barre 2 Public Square (Show on map) Sep 21, 2026 Salary $67,658.00 - $80,646.00 Annually Location Luzerne County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number

CS-2026-58852-14510

Department Department of Environmental Protection Division EP NERO Clean Wtr Opening Date 09/21/2026 Closing Date 10/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 14510 Position Number 50697551 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit B4 Pay Group ST06 Bureau / Division Code 00354260 Bureau / Division Northeast Regional Office, Clean Water Worksite Address 2 Public Square City Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Zip Code 18701 Contact Name Alison Zener Contact Email ra-depjobs@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Start a meaningful career that helps keep waterways clean and communities safe. The Environmental Engineering Trainee for the Department of Environmental Protection participates in hands-on learning that supports permit decisions and engineering reviews. This position provides guidance, growth, and a chance to make a positive environmental impact. Step into a role where your efforts support the mission to protect the environment for all residents.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports the permit review process that helps protect water quality across the state. It involves learning engineering standards, reviewing permit materials, and supporting data and policy requirements. As a Environmental Engineering Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

Permit Review:

Examine applications for wastewater discharge and Clean Streams Law permits to assess compliance

Plan Evaluation:

Analyze engineering plans and specifications for sewer systems, pump stations, and treatment facilities

Stormwater Oversight:

Track stormwater submissions and review materials for combined sewer systems and municipal programs

Policy Communication:

Provide information on department policies, procedures, permits, and water protection standards

Data Management:

Input and update required information in electronic systems to ensure accuracy and consistency

Issue Resolution:

Identify challenges in permit materials and suggest solutions to supervisors Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment

Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Telework:

You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Wilkes-Barre. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

Salary:

Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $67,658 (before taxes).

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year of experience in environmental engineering, and possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or

A bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, or in any engineering field that includes or is supplemented by 9 credits in environmental engineering.

Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Special Requirements:

This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.

Other Requirements:

You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.

You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to

Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.

•7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

You must provide complete and accurate information or:

your score may be lower than deserved.

you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.